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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1601 N. Kent Street |
Address2 | 12th Floor |
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22209 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1433-24
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6. House ID# 321830001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Stephen Lamar, Executive Vice President |
Date | 10/18/2013 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code APP
16. Specific lobbying issues
See next page
Miscellaneous Trade
Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs)
1.on implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs).
2.on negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement.
3.on AGOA and other existing preference programs.
4.on implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods.
5.on trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil
6.on foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR).
7.on China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues
8.on trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems.
9.on other trade initiatives and items, including:
1.Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices.
2.Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC
3.Affordable Footwear Act
4.U.S./Philippines trade
5.Outdoor Act
6.Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process
7.Wool and cotton trust funds
8.Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139))
9.Trade adjustments assistance
10.The benefit of imports and global value chains
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276)
Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432)
Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses)
Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain
Trade agency reorganization
Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules.
Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes.
Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21
Product Safety
Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715)
Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling.
Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080)
Clean Ports Act (S. 1435)
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Labor
Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials.
Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports.
Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions.
The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120)
The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346)
The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347)
Save American Workers Act (HR 2575)
Small Business
Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336)
American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937)
Textile, wool, and care labeling rules.
Green labeling rules.
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542
IPR
Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS
Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials.
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013(S.1013)
Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013(S.866)
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013(H.R. 845)
End Anonymous Patents Act(H.R. 2024)
Other
Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169)
Implementation of Affordable Care Act
Implementation of new rules on interchange fees.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Herman |
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Lamar |
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David |
Lapidus |
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Danielle |
Abdul |
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Marie |
D'Avignon |
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Michael |
McDonald |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Working on miscellaneous tariff bill package from 112th Congress.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Herman |
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Lamar |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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